Two men reportedly arrived at the school's gate and asked some students to take the package to the teacher, Ms. Maphosa. However, the students grew concerned after noticing it was heavy and seemed to have something moving and writhing in it.

They drew the attention of Ms. Maphosa, who became scared and agitated. The package soon attracted the attention of students and people living near the school.

The package attracted the attention of onlookers as police and wildlife officials tried to figure out what it contained